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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Geochemistry |
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| Course Code |
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J 301 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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3 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA AKYILDIZ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Defines the mineralogical and chemical compounds of all the layers of the earth surface.
States the reasons of the minerals evolution and writes the chemical reactions
Calculates the stability fields of any given mineral assemblage.,interprets the conditions of the formation and presents the results graphically.
Knows the concept and applications of isotope
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The lesson aims to teach the formation of elements in the Earth and in the universe, The distribution and the behaviors of elements in rocks,examining the geological events by chemical methods, understanding the chemical reactions in evolving mineralization,calculating the stability fields of any given mineral assemblage. |
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| Course Contents |
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Introduction to igneous environments. Crystallization of magma. Textures and minerals formed by crystallization of magma. Classification of igneous rocks and their characteristics. Ultrabasic and basic rocks. Silica-saturated intermediate rocks. Acidic rocks. Feldspathoid-rich mafic rocks. Feldspathoid-rich felsic rocks. Lamprofyres. Pyroclastic rocks |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Faculty Classrooms D 6 |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction to geochemistry: History, issues, scope |
reading |
Presentation |
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2 |
Elements: General information, periodic table, elements, origins, development of stars, hydrogen combustion, big bang, geochemical classification of the elements.
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reading |
Presentation |
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3 |
Ion radius, chemical bonding, coordination principle, ionic potential, displacement
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reading |
Presentation |
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4 |
Meteoroids: Classification, mineralogical and chemical composition of chondrites, the origin of meteorites, meteorites relations with the formation of the earth. |
reading |
Presentation |
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5 |
The composition of the Earth: the core, mantle, continental crust, oceanic crust, mineralogical and chemical composition of these different environments, slow and rapid opened mid-ocean ridges, magma formation |
reading |
Presentation |
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6 |
The composition of the Earth: the core, mantle, continental crust, oceanic crust, mineralogical and chemical composition of these different environments, slow and rapid opened mid-ocean ridges, magma formation |
reading |
Presentation |
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7 |
Acids and Bases: The concept of equilibrium reactions, dissolution, dissolution of acids and bases, hydrolysis, amorphous silica dissolution, dissolution of the salts |
reading |
Presentation, practice |
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8 |
Midterm exam |
prep. of exam |
written |
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9 |
Activity and concentration. mineral deposition and dissolution, saturation index |
reading |
Presentation, practice |
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10 |
Thermodynamics, System, thermodynamics 1 and 2 laws, the Gibbs free energy of formation, free energy change of temperature and pressure, the equilibrium constant with temperature change |
reading |
Presentation, practice, homework |
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11 |
Mineral Stability Diagrams: General information, Eh-pH values ??in nature, the preparation of Eh-pH diagrams |
reading |
Presentation, practice homework |
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12 |
Mineral Stability Diagrams: Eh-pH diagrams of the gas pressure, Fe and Mn minerals sensitivity areas, the partial pressure dissolution and preparation of diagrams, diagrams, interpretation |
reading |
Presentation, practice homework |
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13 |
Basic Concepts, indicators and trace elements, the primary geochemical dispersion and sampling methods |
reading |
Presentation, practice |
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14 |
What is isotope, varieties, usage in mineral deposits |
reading |
Presentation, practice |
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15 |
isotope applications |
reading |
Presentation, practice |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
prep. of exam |
written |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Akçay, M., 2002 Jeokimya : Basic concepts and application transfer KTÜ Trabzon 506s
Çagatay, N., Erler A., Jeokimya : Geochemistry: Basic Concepts and Principles 1984 TJK Ankara 293 s
Erler A., Jeokimya : Ortamlar 1986 TJK Ankara 351 s
Geochemistry. Harry Y. McSween, Steven M. Richardson, Maria E. Uhle, Columbia University Press 2003
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
10 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. |
4 |
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2 |
Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications |
1 |
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3 |
Uses the information technology effectively. |
3 |
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4 |
Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. |
5 |
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5 |
Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups |
3 |
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6 |
Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. |
3 |
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7 |
Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date |
4 |
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8 |
Uses Fundamental Geological information, having necessary information in Mathematical and Natural sciences and employs theoretical and applied information in these areas in engineering solutions. |
4 |
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9 |
Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications |
5 |
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10 |
Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. |
2 |
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11 |
Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century |
0 |
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12 |
Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. |
5 |
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13 |
Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. |
3 |
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14 |
Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. |
5 |
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15 |
Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards |
2 |
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16 |
Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language |
1 |
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17 |
Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications |
2 |
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18 |
Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. |
4 |
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19 |
Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. |
2 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
10 |
3 |
30 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 118 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4.72 |
| ECTS Credit: | 5 |
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